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The “Stealth” Omicron Variant No Longer Suits its Nickname – Here’s Everything We Know about BA.2!

As you might be aware, the spread of the omicron variant has been subsiding but that is not to say the pandemic is truly over. This is because there is another, highly transmissible subvariant of it known as BA.2 that…

March 20, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Here’s How Many Hours of Sleep Per Night You Actually Need According to Scientists!

According to new research, it is possible that you might be sleeping for too long at night and that is actually not good for you! Of course, sleep is very important for a multitude of reasons and getting enough of…

March 20, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Delta and Omicron Combine into New “Deltacron” COVID-19 Variant – Here Are All the Symptoms to Look Out for!

Researchers have discovered a brand new coronavirus variant which is actually the result of two previous variants combining – omicron and delta – appropriately dubbing it deltacron. More precisely, according to a study published earlier this week on medRxiv, it…

March 20, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

New Study Finds that Consuming Protein from Multiple Sources Lowers the Risk of Blood Pressure!

If you’re worried about your blood pressure values, a good place to start is by sticking to a well-balanced diet, especially when it comes to protein! According to a new study, consuming protein coming from a variety of different sources…

March 20, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

Millions of Chickens From the State of Iowa Will Be Killed to Prevent Further Bird Flu Spread

Although people don’t usually get infected with bird flu, it’s a good thing to always act cautiously. However, there had been reported in the past some rare cases of bird flu occurring in humans, and some people even died as…

March 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Vary Your Protein Sources To Lower High Blood Pressure Risk

Recent study from the AHA reveals that diversifying your high – quality protein in your meals can significantly reduce your risk of hypertension. Doctors evaluated nutritional records from over 12,000 individuals in the China Health and Nutrition Survey to obtain…

March 19, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Stephen Hawking’s Black Hole Paradox Finally Solved? What New Studies Claim

If you like black holes (well, as long as you only see them in sci-fi movies such as Interstellar), surely you’ve heard about Stephen Hawking’s paradox regarding these cosmic objects. Since the existence of black holes was first theorized back…

March 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

How To Ditch The Salt And Save Your Heart

Getting salty? We’re not just talking about your mood here—we’re talking about your salt intake. Salt Awareness Week is the perfect time to check in with yourself and see how much sodium you’re consuming on a daily basis, and…

March 19, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

3 Easy, High-Protein Breakfasts That Won’t Spike Your Sugar Levels

We used to think bacon and eggs was the best way to start the day. But we’ve discovered that’s actually a terrible idea. High-protein breakfasts that won’t spike your blood sugar will increase the number of healthy years you have…

March 19, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Listening to Someone’s Sleeping Can Be Very Beneficial for the Person’s Health

Watching your loved one sleeping is one of the most beautiful moments of a couple, regardless of how scary it may be for others. But if you just focus on listening to your life partner sleeping without necessarily having to…

March 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Intermittent Fasting: How To Lose Weight Without Starving Yourself

The secret to weight loss is simple: eat less. But this advice is pretty futile when you’re surrounded by temptations that make it difficult to eat less, whether it’s the Snickers bar calling your name from the vending machine or…

March 19, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Scientists Discover the Most Boring Person on Earth

If it ever happened to you that friends are considering you boring, you may feel a lot better after reading this article. Not everybody is good at keeping others entertained or even interested in a certain topic. But even so,…

March 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The WHO Compares Recent COVID Outbreak Across the World With the “Tip of the Iceberg”

Although many of us are expecting to see the COVID pandemic ending once and for all in 2022, the virus doesn’t seem to care one bit about our wishes. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns about a recent rise in…

March 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Comet Much Larger Than the Asteroid That Wiped Out the Dinosaurs Could Be Heading Our Way One Day

Many are wondering how the world will end. If humanity isn’t still around after 5 billion years when the Sun’s heat and volume will become unbearable, there are plenty of apocalyptic scenarios to consider. A nuclear and large-scale war, getting…

March 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Elon Musk Unleashes Prediction for When Humans Will Go to Mars

In case you always wanted to get away from this planet, it’s good to know that space agencies are trying to figure out how to land on Mars. It’s an objective that seemed impossible in the previous century, but it’s…

March 19, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0